2024.02.19
Delving into the Appeal of Tricker's – The Oldest Leather Shoe Brand Favored by King George VI & King Charles
Founded in 1829, 'Tricker's' is referred to as the oldest shoemaker in England. It's also considered the oldest existing leather shoe brand in Northampton. Shoe workshops and shoemakers already existed in England, and they may have devised the concept of a brand encompassing these artisans. This time, we interviewed Yuki Miura, a press officer from GMT inc. about the history and iconic products of Tricker's.
"Tricker's was born in Northampton, a city located in central England known as the sacred place of shoemaking, where excellent shoemakers gathered. The brand's founder was Joseph Tricker, from whose name the brand name Tricker's was derived," he told us.
A Pair of Boots Made by a 7-year-old Boy is the Root
There's a story about boots handed down through the long history of Tricker's. Let's delve into this topic further."Joseph had an adopted son named Walter James Barltrop who, at the age of just 7, made a pair of boots. This event took place in 1848, and these boots are said to be the roots of the country boots that are still in their lineup today."
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